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AP02 MDY

2002 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

4,301 mi
Last recorded4,301 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 MDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 4,301 miles

rust on all sills

Fail 11 Dec 2014 4,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rust on all sills

Pass 21 Dec 2013 95,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 84,317 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 79,154 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 79,154 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,295 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 69,136 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s outer sill corroding slightly

n/s/r wheel damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2009 56,815 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,424 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,190 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,753 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 31,786 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front discs scored

front number plate cracked

front tyres 2mm

o/s front brake has slight bind

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AP02 MDY is a 2002 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 48,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP02 MDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP02 MDY registered?

AP02 MDY is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 July 2002.

Is AP02 MDY safe to buy?

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